### Chapter 31: Settlement, The Unexpected Reward from the Final Evaluation - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

### Chapter 31: Settlement, The Unexpected Reward from the Final Evaluation **[You died by self-immolation at Deer Terrace.]** **[After your death, Daji rushed over, her heart twisted in agony upon seeing your charred remains.]** **[She blamed you for not waiting for her just a little longer.]** **[Daji joined you in self-immolation at the Deer Terrace.]** **[Her love for you was inextricable, yet a series of misunderstandings led to a tragic end.]** **[System evaluation begins.]** **[Born in a family of slaves, you faced a life fraught with hardships and peril.]** **[Influenced by merchants, you grew infatuated with divination and sacrifices to spirits, causing you to hesitate in all matters.]** **[You escaped from a mass sacrificial pit, altering your destined death and causing the grand Shang sacrifice to fail, which angered an ancient spirit and led to the decline of Shang's prosperity.]** **[This miraculous escape completely changed your fate, and your luck began to improve.]** **[You saved Su Daji, the daughter of the Marquis of Jizhou, altering her fate from death. Since then, your destinies were interlinked tightly.]** **[From the first moment Daji saw you, she fell in love. When you fled, she did not stop you but wished to wait until she grew up to seek you out herself.]** **[At the Qiang tribe, you taught them the art of bronze smelting, significantly advancing their civilization.]** **[The lives of the Qiang people improved greatly, and even after you were taken, many among them still remembered you fondly.]** **[With Daji's help, you transformed from a slave into a King of Shang, an unprecedented and earth-shattering achievement.]** **[You forcibly possessed Daji, leading to her spiritual powers becoming chaotic and rendering many powerful spells ineffective, losing many chances to change fate.]** **[Sacrificing the Shang king's uncle Bi Gan, along with the Western Lord and his son, left an indelible mark on the merchants' hearts.]** **[Merchants developed a profound faith in you, second only to their devotion to spirits.]** **[You were targeted by Xuan Rong, who constantly sought your demise.]** **[You killed the transitioning Shang King Di Xin, causing Shang's prosperity to collapse completely without the guardianship of spirits.]** **[At Deer Terrace, you knocked over the Eternal Palace Lamp; Xuan Rong seized the opportunity to magnify the fire, leading to your ultimate self-immolation.]** **[You did not see Daji before your death—your life's greatest regret.]** **[You lived for a total of twenty-one years, a brief yet legendary life.]** **[Despite your humble origins, you were favored by fate, becoming someone you never had any possibility of being originally.]** **[Evaluation: A Legendary Life.]** --- As the simulation concluded, Su Mo let out a long sigh of relief. Just when he was about to close the simulation for some rest, the settlement screen remained open. **[Due to your high evaluation this time, "Fateful Life" grants a reward.]** **[You have acquired the trait "Strong as an Ox."]** **[Strong as an Ox: You naturally possess the strength of an ox.]** **[You have earned a chance to designate a romantic role, allowing you to select any woman from reality to accompany you in a simulated life.]** Su Mo was immensely delighted upon seeing the additional settlement. Finally, his golden finger wasn’t just for show! Yet before he could fully process this, surges of heat, like rapidly moving ants, coursed through his body. The density of his bones and muscles began increasing, as did his internal organs and vitality. The enhancement from gaining an ox's strength was comprehensive. Su Mo felt as though even his mind became clearer, and things he previously couldn't understand now clicked into place. Looking at his transformation, Su Mo muttered to himself. "This must be what they mean by replenishing essence for the brain." "Now, I can even remember things from my childhood." "Even the names of my forgotten elementary school classmates have returned to me." "The 'Strong as an Ox' trait is truly formidable." After speaking, Su Mo glanced around his little room. The sun had yet to rise, but he could see every detail of the furnishings. The grain patterns on the wooden table were as clear as if under a magnifying glass. Sensing the power within him, Su Mo felt that with just a light move, he could collapse the bed. Ah, how satisfying! Even if he leaves the General’s Residence in the future, his strength now ensures he won't fear starvation. Moreover, in future simulations, high evaluations will only continue to enhance his abilities. Eventually, even if any fox spirits or ghosts haunt him, he won’t be as afraid as before. With these thoughts concluded, Su Mo turned his attention to the second reward. To him, this second reward was truly satisfying. Earning a chance to designate a real-world romantic role. Since there were no restrictions on identity, the romantic role need not be a married woman anymore. This means that whoever catches his interest can be chosen to live a lifetime in the simulation. Ah, this is wonderful! Thinking of this, Su Mo immediately recalled Lady Huang. Yet, he quickly dismissed the thought. Lady Huang had already been simulated once; knowing even the location of her moles, there was no need to use this opportunity on her again. After losing its freshness, even a celestial maiden could become dull. Though there wasn’t a suitable candidate for this reward now, he could save it. It wouldn't be too late to use it when someone suitable came along. Just then. The sound of a watchman's rattle and his call echoed through the air. "It's cold, keep warm, it's the fifth watch of the tiger at this hour!" --- Hearing it was already the fifth watch, Su Mo got up immediately. As the head of provisions, he could arrive half an hour later, but he was in high spirits today due to the reward. Arriving early wouldn't hurt. After a quick wash and dressing, Su Mo stepped out into the cold wind. Yet the cold air didn’t affect him at all, as his body exhaled heat like steam. Always having been afraid of the cold, Su Mo couldn’t help but sigh. Being in good health truly allows for anything. Arriving at the kitchen, he found the helpers and Chef Ma already there, though there was no sign of Chef Liu. Seeing Su Mo unexpectedly arrive early by half an hour, everyone was taken aback. "Chef Ma, where is Chef Liu?" Noting Chef Liu's absence, Su Mo stepped forward to inquire. Sensing something different about Su Mo, Chef Ma cautiously responded. "Chef Liu woke up with me earlier, but hasn't made it here yet." Upon hearing this, Su Mo's eyes narrowed slightly. It seemed Chef Liu had a habit of slacking and arriving late, something that irked Su Mo, giving him a reason to discipline him. Of course, ideally, he could be dismissed directly, though he couldn’t use such reasons. At that moment, Xiao Wang, responsible for procurement, approached pushing a cart full of freshly purchased fruits, vegetables, and meat. Seeing Su Mo arrive, Xiao Wang parked the cart at the kitchen door and ran over. "Supervisor Su, you're early today." He then pulled out two dry-skinned orange segments from his pocket. "These are fresh Dongting mandarins from the East Market!" *For a brother's reward, add more* *(End of chapter)*